Potpourri - Different Truths

December 21, 2023
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Potpourri

Winter Secrets: Good Cheer Meets Vibrant Fashion and Festivities

Tropical soul, winter heart. Ruchira craves the crisp, “no-sweat” air, festive feasts, and winter’s vibrant fashion, exclusively for Different Truths. People think I am crazy when they hear me...

December 7, 2023
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Potpourri

The Silver Bowl

Ruchira reminisces about a silver set for a cousin’s wedding, many moons ago, in the weekly column, exclusively in Different Truths. Looking back now, I am inclined to believe...

September 28, 2023
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Potpourri

Fall Foliage Fantasy: Embracing the Magic of Indian Autumn

Experience the enchanting diversity of autumn in India, from the vivacious colours of Bengal’s Sharat to the tranquil majesty of Jammu & Kashmir, with Ruchira, exclusively for Different Truths....

September 15, 2023
Madhuri Bhattacharya
Potpourri, Relationship & Lifestyle

The Magic of Monsoon: Raindrops and Flowers

Madhuri shares her experience of the enchanting world of flowers and fragrances, highlighting the intertwining of memories with their vibrant colours and scents, exclusively for Different Truths. Alone in the company...

September 7, 2023
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Potpourri

Paan: A Tradition Under Fire

Paan significantly influences India’s culture, influencing gastronomy, hospitality, and everyday life, but its use has caused spit stains in public spaces, observes Ruchira, exclusively for Different Truths. The life...

August 23, 2023
Sreelekha Chatterjee
Potpourri, Short Story

A Brush with Destiny: Confronting Fear and Reckoning with Nature

Amidst the fallen leaves, Sreelekha encountered a flying snake that revealed deeper reflections on their relationship with nature, prompting a transformative awakening—an exclusive for Different Truths. I walked cautiously...

June 29, 2023
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Humour, Potpourri, Technology

How Technology Could Have Altered the Fate of Legendary Lovers!

Modern technology has significantly impacted love stories, preventing miscommunication, aiding secret rendezvous, and shaping the destinies of famous romances, states Ruchira, tongue-in-cheek, exclusively for Different Truths. Browsing through the...

May 27, 2023
Saeed Ibrahim
Potpourri

A Timely Lesson from a Vintage Clock

Saeed reminisces about an Ansonia wall clock, recalling an old-world charm – exclusively for Different Truths. The steady, rhythmic tick-tock of our Ansonia wall clock is soothing and reassuring....

May 18, 2023
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Potpourri

Fun with Sun Signs: Female Edition

Linda Goodman’s Sun Signs made an indelible impact on Ruchira’s psyche and still serves as a Gospel to her when observing traits and attitudes in light-hearted banter – exclusively for Different...

April 25, 2023
Soumya Mukherjee
Humour, Potpourri

The Many Meanings of ‘Basket’ in My Life

Baskets may evoke Diwali or the fear of a covered basket containing a severed head. It conceals secrets and failed innovations. Soumya tells us how the basket’s meanings intrigue – exclusively...

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